"Summer, street corner, sunshine."

"I met you unexpectedly, a person who was only vaguely in my memory."

“…”

The boy's voice is clear and gentle, and the simple guitar sound makes it sound like a cappella. The voice and the person are clear and clean, and if you listen carefully, you can even hear a hint of sadness that is limited to youth.

Another light also slowly lit up. Yang Xi, who was sitting on a stool, looked at Shen Ci with a smile and gently plucked the guitar strings to accompany him. The two of them cooperated perfectly.

The audience had long since fallen silent. Even though they were already scratching their ears and cheeks at the gossip, they insisted on keeping their mouths shut and listening quietly, not wanting to disturb the boy's gentle singing.

Yang Xi has been in the industry for more than ten years and has countless stage experiences. However, in the public's impression, this is the first time he has specially accompanied others and even condescended to leave the C position and sit on the side of the stage.

And... this is when the other party is just a novice amateur singer!

Yang Xi is known for his high expectations, and the crowd of onlookers are almost questioning their lives. How did Shen Ci get in touch with Yang Xi and convince him to be a supporting actor? !

"My most uninhibited fantasy is the most innocent reverberation."

"I found the longing that I threw away on a certain rainy day of a certain year."

“…”

Shen Ci's opening part ended, and Yang Qing's slightly hoarse fast-paced rap followed closely. He had put down his guitar long ago, lowered his cap, and slowly walked to the center, standing next to Shen Ci.

Yang Xi's rap and Shen Ci's singing alternated perfectly, and a month of practice paid off. The audience, who were still thinking about gossip, were immersed in it unconsciously, holding their breath and listening attentively.

The song was pushed to a climax step by step. Shen Ci's slowly rising high notes were clear and natural, full of the deep sorrow and regret of a young man. With Yang Xi's harmony, it could almost penetrate the audience's head and arouse goosebumps.

Brother Zhang rubbed his eyes for the nth time, then looked carefully with wide eyes. The young man on the stage was Shen Ci, for sure!

How come it’s only been a month and your singing skills have completely changed?

He stood on the stage with confidence and calmness, not sparing in showing off his talent. But Shen Ci, who used to think of himself as a vase, was never willing to sing and dance in front of too many people, and would always give up or get stage fright.

Is it that Yang Xi, the teacher, is too good, or that Shen Ci has strong adaptability?

After the rap, the boy's gentle and clear voice rang out again, ending with a deep refrain, bringing the song to an end.

There was silence at the scene, followed by thunderous applause that lasted for a long time.

"You still call this a vase, my god! Is the industry's standard for vases so high?"

"Xiao Ci is such a treasure boy. If I had known he could sing so well, I would have definitely competed with Brother Zhang for him!"

"I really can't stand the look in Master Yang's eyes. Wuwuwu, I'm so overwhelmed..."

“…”

Bai Ziwei listened to the noisy applause around him, as well as the screams and shouts of support from artists and staff such as Xia Qingqing, and felt indignant.

Why does Shen Ci always have such bad luck? I thought Shen Ci wouldn't even have a show, but it turns out that he gets all kinds of good luck!

He had observed that when Shen Ci and Yang Xi were singing, Lu Xiao was watching without blinking! Unlike his eight-person show, Lu Xiao had no interest at all.

If it was Bai Ziwei who quit "Wonderful Playground" at that time... maybe he would be the one with such a high exposure now!

Bai Ziwei regretted for a moment.

Coming back to his senses from the song, Shen Ci finally relaxed and smiled shyly at the audience.

Thanks to Yang Xi, it seems that I have been very successful in riding on this popularity.

After bowing to the audience, the two walked directly into the audience seats.

Lu Xiao's eyes, with a hint of a smile on their face, never left Shen Ci's face. When he saw Shen Ci approaching, he stretched out his hand and lightly pointed in the direction of the door.

Shen Ci winked at him knowingly, said hello to Yang Xi and walked straight out of the venue.

Bai Ziwei saw Lu Xiao stand up from a distance, and his heart moved. Seeing Yang Xi just came back and sat down, about to take out his mobile phone to play, Bai Ziwei quickly said: "Brother Xi, can you make way? I want to go to the toilet."

Yang Xi glanced at him with some disdain in his eyes: "But I'm very tired and I don't want to move. You don't look that fat. How can you not pass such a wide road?"

"Also don't call me Brother Yang, that's something only my idol can call me."

Bai Ziwei: “…”

He felt that he had to buy some quick-acting heart pills to keep on hand, otherwise he would be so angry that he would die before his business was even halfway established.

***

It was already early winter, and Shen Ci was only wearing a thin white shirt. He felt a little cold as soon as he walked out of the venue.

He hugged his arms and stomped his feet back and forth, and suddenly he felt a warmth on his shoulders.

"What are you doing?" Lu Xiao's mellow and magnetic voice sounded behind him, and he put his suit jacket on Shen Ci.

Shen Ci: "Stamping your feet to keep warm is a must-have skill in winter."

Lu Xiao smiled: "A must-have skill for a fool."

If Wei Shuo had said this, Shen Ci would have fought with him long ago.

But Shen Xunxun didn't dare to act rashly in front of Lu Xiao. She could only frown and stick out her tongue in protest at Lu Xiao. Finally, she angrily changed the subject: "Uncle, what are we doing out here?"

Lu Xiao patted Shen Ci on the shoulder and said, "Follow me."

Shen Ci didn't understand what was going on, so he followed him.

They walked through corridors, atriums, stairs, and finally entered a hidden elevator.

The elevator went up to the 27th floor and opened.

A warm current suddenly swept over his body, and Shen Ci discovered that there was actually an extremely spacious rooftop glass garden.

Under the dim warm light, shrubs and flowers of varying heights are scattered in an exquisite manner, and small fountains make the scene more lively. Swimming pools and lounge chairs are also available. The tilted glass ceiling provides perfect lighting, and you can see the dark night and bright lights of the city at a glance.

Lu Xiao smiled and said, "Do you like it? This is the year-end benefit for outstanding employees."

Hearing the word "excellent", Hua Ping Shen Ci felt uncomfortable: "Uh, do I deserve it..."

Lu Hao Wu Yuan Ze Xiao smiled: "Why not? It was tailor-made for you."

Shen Ci: "..." Is this just talking to a duck?

Although he also had a glass greenhouse in his backyard, its size, facilities and scenery could not compare to the one built on the top floor of a luxury hotel near the CBD. Yet Lu Xiao gave it to him so casually.

After much hesitation, Shen Ci accepted the gift with the idea that "if Lu Xiao goes bankrupt, I will sell this to pay off his debts." Shen Ci had convinced himself of all the expensive gifts that Lu Xiao had insisted on giving him.

He felt relieved and walked back and forth curiously to observe the greenhouse. The more he looked, the more he liked it: "Uncle, what kind of flowers are these? I haven't seen many of them before..."

Shen Ci's right foot happened to be on the edge of the swimming pool. He slipped and lost his balance and fell into the water.

The accident happened so quickly that Shen Ci suddenly woke up the moment he touched the icy water, and the blood from head to toe turned cold.

It’s over, it’s over, he can’t swim!

The splashing sound of water instantly filled the entire glass house. When Shen Ci came to his senses and opened his eyes, he had already left the swimming pool.

Shen Ci looked up in shock and found himself being held in Lu Xiao's arms. Lu Xiao was half-kneeling, his body soaking wet, his chest rising and falling violently, and he was breathing heavily due to the intense exercise. He stared at Shen Ci with a sharp and gloomy look: "Does it hurt?!"

Too fierce... Shen Ci was a little scared and subconsciously lowered his head to avoid Lu Xiao's oppressive gaze like a beast.

Lu Xiao was stunned, and immediately closed his eyes and took a deep breath. When he opened his eyes a short while later, he was as calm as usual, but his brows were still furrowed and his expression was tense.

Seeing that Shen Ci didn't dare to look up at him, Lu Xiao could only patiently coax him in a low voice: "Baby, don't be afraid. What's wrong with you now?"

Shen Ci bowed his head and said, "No, no..."

Lu Xiao bent over and carried the person onto the recliner. He wiped the water stains from the corners of Shen Ci's eyes and sighed.

Shen Ci has never been willing to touch water since he was a child, and he has always put it off and never learned how to swim. Lu Xiao specially asked someone to design a swimming pool this time, just to let Xiao Ci learn how to swim.

If an accident really happened in the future, it would be an extra layer of protection. Who knew that before he could learn it, Shen Ci would fall into the water.

Lu Xiao didn't dare to think about what would happen if Shen Ci was here alone.

When he thought of this, Lu Xiao became angry: "Why don't you pay attention to your steps when you walk?"

Shen Ci's hands trembled, thinking that he was indeed scolded, and he looked up at Lu Xiao cautiously.

Even the beautiful deer eyes were wet. Shen Ci looked at Lu Xiao eagerly like a puppy who had done something wrong. Lu Xiao's heart softened, and the harsh words that he hadn't said yet were stuck in his throat.

Lu Xiao felt helpless.

I was really being taken advantage of by him, but this kid was totally unaware of it.

***

Lu Xiao carried the person to the room reserved for the president at the Jin'an Hotel and found a spare piece of clothing for Shen Ci to wear.

Shen Ci took a quick shower and changed into Lu Xiao's shirt. He was small and looked like a child wearing adult clothes. Shen Ci smiled at himself as he stood in front of the floor-length mirror.

In the mirror, he could see Lu Xiao passing by from behind and glancing at him. Shen Ci immediately straightened his lips into a serious expression, with deep regret and sadness on his face.

Lu Xiao saw Shen Ci's reaction and didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

He pretended not to see it out of respect and went over to wipe Shen Ci's head with a towel: "Don't catch a cold."

Seeing that Lu Xiao had slowly returned to his usual calm and peaceful self, Shen Ci finally breathed a sigh of relief. He reached out and rubbed the towel himself: "Uncle, I'll wipe it myself. Go and clean yourself up."

Lu Xiao looked up and saw Shen Ci in the mirror standing in front of his chest. She looked very small compared to his 1.9-meter tall figure. She was wearing a white shirt that was too big to cover her body, and her straight white legs were exposed.

So unprepared.

Lu Xiao lowered his eyes, suppressed the anger in his eyes, said "OK" gently as usual, turned around and left calmly.

Shen Ci was busy all day and felt sleepy after wiping his hair. He wanted to sleep with Lu Xiao, but he politely kicked him out. Shen Ci was very puzzled. Didn't they often sleep in the same bed together before?

He thought hard for a long time and could only conclude that because he was grown up now, his uncle felt uncomfortable sleeping with him.

Shen Ci sighed and could only lie on his bed alone, scrolling through Weibo in boredom. However, as he scrolled, he discovered that his name was among the top trending searches.

Didn’t Brother Zhang tell him that he bought the trending searches?

He clicked on it and found that the pinned Weibo post was from a fan site. Thousands of comments were beating drums and gongs, all of them extremely happy and excited.

"Co-starring with actor Shao! Filming a music video with Xia Tianxin! Performing on the same stage with Yang Geshen! All of the above rare tasks have been successfully completed! Shen Ci Global Fan Club hereby solemnly declares: Our real master is not! a! piece of! garbage!"

Shen Ci: ...I slowly typed a "?"